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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 337.42 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 337.42 and 191.48 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 337.42 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/337.42 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 337.42 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 64,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607.73/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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